Experienced a layoff? Company shut down? Been at home taking care of family and want to re-enter the world of paid employment? Most people I know have found themselves without a job, sometimes quite unexpectedly.

About 50% of marriages result in divorce in the US and there are some best practices to consider, especially if you have kids.

Grief Counseling: Coping with the loss of a loved one

More about what to expect when starting therapy from a therapist.

This blog provides some insights regarding therapy for those who believe they may need support but feel uneasy about the experience.

It can be tough to find a therapist - some helpful suggestions

Part II on perfectionism. Discusses some techniques to reduce the negative impact of perfectionism and create resiliency.

Perfectionism describes a common belief where a person is overly consumed with being perfect in some or multiple ways, such that it results in emotional/psychological distress. IT’s tough because perfection sounds like a good thing!

Post COVID Anxiety: Why do I feel Like This? Part II: offers some more techniques to deal with cognitive distortions and offers some thoughts on grief and loss.

Both personally and professionally, I have noticed that many people have been feeling unlike themselves since COVID. We are eager to be around friends but a little anxious about going out, feeling differently about friends and family, feeling overcome with sadness and spending a lot of time over-thinking things.

Difference between mental and general health: This therapist believes that making a distinction between the two worsens the barriers to receiving proper mental health care

Running a restaurant has always been a lot of work but the industry has changed since COVID. To retain staff, consider ways to improve their mental health.

Are you a boss? There are some practical practices you can implement to improve your team’s mental health related to work/life balance. Do it.

Since 50%+ of the world’s population experiences menopause, why should I be embarrassed?

I hate the term “self-care”, mostly because it’s like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. There are some structural changes in your thoughts and actions that can help you be less prone to burnout in the first place. Try those.